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Camp Rothrock

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“Fireworks noted our arrival as we marched into camp. We felt like returning heroes.”
-Paoli 1 Eagle Scout Horace Rigg

Exhibit Details

Camp Rothrock, located in the Michaux State Forest near Carlisle replaced Camp Lafayette as the Council Camp in 1921.  While the secluded wilderness setting was ideal, the distance from Chester County was a problem and the camp’s life was short lived.  The camp closed after the 1927 season.

Displays in this Exhibit:

Tour Stop

Take a look at some of the more rustic facilities offered during the 7-year operation of Camp Rothrock.
Rothrock Facilities
Some similar, some different to today, Camp Rothrock had a wide variety of activities to offer Scouts.
Rothrock Activities
Have a look at the leaders, staff, and Scouts who marked Camp Rothrock for just under a decade.
Rothrock People
This is one of the pageants that was performed at Camp Rothrock.
Huck Finn Pageant
Here is a collection of artifacts, including images, during Rothrock's short operational period.
Rothrock Memorabilia
Any documents we dig up for Camp Rothrock will be included here.
Documents

Rothrock Facilities

Display Details

Take a look at some of the more rustic facilities offered during the 7-year operation of Camp Rothrock.

Link to stand-alone gallery

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BuildingsScenicScoutsTravel

Rothrock Activities

Display Details

Some similar, some different to today, Camp Rothrock had a wide variety of activities to offer Scouts.

Link to stand-alone gallery

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BoatingBuildingsGamesHikingRetreatScouts

Rothrock People

Display Details

Have a look at the leaders, staff, and Scouts who marked Camp Rothrock for just under a decade.

Link to stand-alone gallery

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HikingLeadersNatureSwimming

Huck Finn Pageant

Display Details

This is one of the pageants that was performed at Camp Rothrock.

Link to stand-alone gallery

Rothrock Memorabilia

Display Details

Here is a collection of artifacts, including images, during Rothrock’s short operational period.

See Also

Click HERE to see the museum’s main Memorabilia room.

Link to stand-alone gallery

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Patches

Documents

Display Details

Any documents we dig up for Camp Rothrock will be included here.

Boys’ Life: Paoli 1 Goes to Rothrock
This magazine article chronicles Paoli 1’s hike to Camp Rothrock in 1925.
1925 – Contributed by Anonymous

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Last updated December 12, 2025

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